Breaking Diet News

Wholegrain oats 'lower cholesterol'

Apr 18 Levels of cholesterol in the blood can reportedly be lowered through the inclusion of wholegrain oats in the diet.

A review of ten trials assessing the effect of wholegrain foods on levels of cholesterol in the blood found that products … read more.

Campaign launched to secure better patient nutrition

Apr 18 The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has launched a campaign to ensure better nutrition for patients, following a survey indicating that many nurses feel unable to guarantee that their patients eat properly.

Some 42 per cent of the nurses … read more.

Snack-lovers 'should go for nuts'

Apr 17 People who enjoy the occasional snack between meals should eat nuts as they offer an abundance of nutritional benefits, according to a report in the Guardian.

One of the healthiest nut types is the almond, which is the richest source of … read more.

Eating well 'the best weapon' against cancer

Apr 17 Researchers have underlined the message that the best way to avoid cancer is to follow a healthy eating plan.

It is well known that eating food products such as fruit, vegetables and soya products is the best way to ensure a healthy … read more.

Fruit and veg 'lower cancer risk'

Apr 16 People who eat healthy amounts of fruit and vegetables may be at a lower risk of contracting certain types of cancer than those with less nutritious diets, according to a new study.

Researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in … read more.

Cured meats 'raise risk of lung problems'

Apr 16 Research has claimed that eating cured meats such as bacon, sausages and certain types of ham can increase the risk of lung problems.

According to a study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, frequent … read more.

Health 'must be top' of govt agenda

Apr 16 A survey has revealed that British people consider health to be the most important issue in the UK and think that the government should put it at the top of its agenda.

According to a poll of 2,397 individuals, carried out by YouGov for … read more.

Genetic obesity link discovered

Apr 13 Scientists have found that some people could be predisposed to obesity as a result of their genetic makeup.

Researchers from Peninsula Medical School and Oxford University identified a gene variation, carried by around 16 per cent of the … read more.

New food ad regulations to tackle weight problem

Apr 13 A number of new rules governing food and drink advertisements to children have been drawn up by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) in response to public concern over levels of childhood obesity.

The new rules state that … read more.

No signs of waning in Britain's love for spuds

Apr 12 Potatoes are still one of Britain's favourite foodstuffs, with popularity of the carbohydrate increasing significantly over recent years, a new report reveals.

Market analyst Mintel claims that spending on potatoes has increased by 20 per … read more.

Stressed Britons 'losing sleep'

Apr 12 The majority of British people are failing to get adequate amounts of sleep at night, with only three per cent regularly getting the recommended time of eight hours in bed, a new survey reveals.

According to a study of 17,000 people by … read more.

Stem cell research offers hope for diabetes

Apr 11 New research has suggested that stem cells could be used to help people with type 1 diabetes.

A study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, gave stem cell transfusions to 15 young people who had recently been … read more.